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A bike-lane-loving hedge fund founder and construction workers union put $7M behind Raman. Airbnb has spent heavily for Bass, and the LAPD union is spending big against Raman.
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LAHSA officials had refused to disclose the documents, but reversed themselves after weeks of questions by LAist and criticism from attorneys.
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Police transparency
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Former LBPD officer Erik Suarez was convicted of assault in another state two years after joining the force. Defense attorney alleges police never disclosed it as required. -
An out-of-state conviction came to light in another case, where a defense attorney alleges the officer misrepresented facts to make an arrest. He left LBPD in June. -
For the first time, you can look up serious use of force and police misconduct incidents in California.
LAX People Mover
In the suit, the contractor alleges that the city of L.A. is misplacing blame in construction-related disputes and refusing to extend contract deadlines.
OC corruption scandal
Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has experienced an astonishing fall from grace: After years of being a powerbroker, he pleaded guilty and admitted to to conspiracy to steal taxpayer funds. Here's a look at what happens next.
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Federal prosecutors say the longtime O.C. supervisor has agreed to plead guilty and resign in a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars meant to feed needy seniors, following a months-long LAist investigation and federal probe. -
Two of the laws will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and a third a year later. They increase transparency in how government contracts are awarded.
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The LAPD released new documents after LAist found four incidents that went unreported for months.
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First Amendment lawyer says LAPD denial goes against principles of public records law.
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The police department filed an emergency order ahead of this Saturday's No Kings protest.
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The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights claims people held at Adelanto lack “basic necessities” and medical care
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A major electrical subcontractor on the LAX train says it’s owed tens of millions of dollars from the 2024 global settlement.
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The city may need to return up to $10 million in grants meant for cannabis businesses after a state audit found those funds may not have been spent as intended.
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Costs from settlements and jury trials have grown faster in LA than NYC or Chicago.
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L.A. Homeless Services Authority executives were far behind in turning in required documents for a crucial oversight check, per the lead auditor.
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City Administrative Officer and multiple City Councilmembers say no new funding has been identified.
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A 2020 vote by L.A. County supervisors called for the facility to close without a replacement in one year. A commission says that's not feasible anytime soon.
